Monday, September 1, 2014

End of the MTC - Heading to Idaho

Ah!! I go into the field to
Twin Falls tomorrow!! everyone else left this morning for Houston and South
Africa so it’s just me, Elder Hainsworth and Elder Nillson! I am so ready to be
out of the MTC and be in Idaho.. I don't know if I could of handled staying
here for months at a time I get too comfortable and I like change. I can't wait
to find out who my trainer is. Hope he is cool :) soooo I had a really good
week! We taught this REAL investigator at the TRC center here at the MTC. His
name is Ben Smith and he is a cool guy just looking for the truth! My comp and
I had some pretty frustrating lessons at first because he wasn't very open
and didn't show much emotion but we ended up really helping him open up more
and invited him to read and to pray and it helps so much! It's not about what
we teach or how we teach it, its about inviting the Spirit to connect with the
investigator and to let them learn through that! Only the Spirit can give true
understanding to the heart. Elder David A. Bednar (my favorite by far) gives so
many powerful talks and we got to watch another one and this one was called
"Doctrines, Invitations, and Blessings" or something like that. But
it was so great and explains how to use simple steps and how to effectively
allow people to find answers on their own and to guide them with the Spirit. I
have noticed substantial differences in class and teaching lessons when I
am focused that day than when I am not. I know my weaknesses and through the
Lord they become my strengths :) I realize how much potential I actually have
if I stay focused and put all my trust in the Lord. It makes a huge difference
for my mission! The MTC is a great place to learn and feel the Spirit, but I
just want to be in Idaho so I can put myself to use! This mission will bless my
life so much and I can already see how much it has. I pray for like 15 minutes
every night for everyone back home and just anything in my life. I have seen
the Lord work in my life and answer my prayers. I know with all my heart I am
doing the right thing and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else than on this
mission. Even if I miss home like crazy, I know I am supposed to be here and I
want to be :) Love and Miss y'all soo soo much!!